It’s time again to rummage through the posts in the archives and find one that is in desperate need of a make-over.

Oh, look! I found it.

Classic vegan french toast – a recipes that dates back to 2012!

Time to give it a little TLC.

I love this vegan french toast recipe.

Unfortunately this is something that cannot be said about all the recipe that were created in my first year of blogging. There were many mistakes as I learned the art and business of food blogging. So many mistakes. But this French Toast recipe wasn’t one of them. It simply had bad picture that made the toast look unappetizing and then, perhaps fortunately, got lost in the migration nightmare of 2015.

Besides, at the time I was writing a blog that was read by roughly 8 people a month and so this French Toast got buried and lost for years.

Until today…

What is French Toast?

Typically French toast is made by dipping bread into a custard made of eggs and milk. The custard absorbs into the bread and then is fried in oil or butter for a delicate and delicious breakfast. I mean, a custard-coated, slightly sweetened, maple syrup-doused fried breakfast.

What’s not to like?

How to make VEGAN French toast –

Step One: Finding the Perfect Egg Substitute.

With the custard playing such a significant role in the flavor and texture of French toast, finding the perfect egg substitute that mixes with the milk and creates the custard-coating is essential. After a quick look through my Guide to Replacing Eggs in Nearly Everything I was left with several options:

I went with in the chickpea egg for this recipe because:

and creates the perfect custard-like consistency when blended together with milk

Just look at this cinnamon-spiced egg-like custard!

Step Two: Cooking the French Toast

Once your French toast is completely coated in your chickpea flour custard, it’s time to cook it!

When cooking French Toast you are trying to get both sides of the toast browned while making sure that the center is cooked. This can be difficult so it’s important to be able to get your temperature just right. I have found that setting my electric griddle to 350F has given me the best results.

While an electric griddle is not completely necessary for French toast, I highly recommend one. Electric griddles are fairly cheap. This is the one I use:

Which is under $40 on Amazon and it’s something I use nearly weekly.

With the electric griddle, I can make all the French toast (or pancakes) at once (rather than in batches) and get the luxury of setting the temperature to exactly what I want. That means not having to worry about the French toast burning. However, if you don’t have an electric griddle, you can do this on a skillet. It may involve trial and error in terms of getting the right temperature.

When the French toast is placed on the griddle, it should immediately sizzle. This fries the custard and creates a delicate crust around the French toast. The toast cooks 3 to 4 minutes per side until they are golden brown with dark flecks and soft and chewy in the middle.

Sound easy? It is!

Serving the French Toast

The French Toast should be served immediately. If it sets too long, it will get cold and soggy. Serve it with fresh berries, coconut whipped cream, and maple syrup.

That’s it! Your step-by-step guide to making the perfect vegan French toast.

Preheat a griddle to 350 F. Add 1 tablespoon of vegan butter or coconut oil to the griddle and let it melt.

In a blender combing chickpea flour, soy milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until the chickpea flour has dissolved completely. Pour into a shallow dish and place sliced bread in batter so that one side of the bread is completely submerged. Allow the batter to soak into the bread, 15-20 seconds, flip and soak for another 15 seconds.

Once griddle is preheated - it should sizzle with a drop of water - place soaked bread, 2-3 pieces at a time, onto griddle. Cook about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and speckled. Remove from heat and set aside.

Top with maple syrup, and fresh fruit and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Classic Vegan French Toast

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Sodium 376mg16%

Potassium 241mg7%

Total Carbohydrates 46g15%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Sugars 6g

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A5%

Vitamin C6.1%

Calcium12.2%

Iron17.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you give this recipe a try, let us know what you think in the comments below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram. Make sure to tag@mydarlingveganso I can see your creations!

I followed your recipe for the challah, and it turned out terrific! I swapped chickpea flour for soy flour since that’s what I have on hand, and I made the swap again for the French toast recipe. Marvelous! I try to do low oil so I didn’t use oil to fry the bread, but I finished it by quickly baking it in the oven for about five minutes at 350. It was a tasty lunch!

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